France will not slow down economic reforms, the European Commission decided to give the country more time to reach its budget targets, French Finance Minister Pierre Moscovici said on Monday in Berlin.

Treatment is not timely given us the flexibility we ... relaxed pace (fiscal consolidation) as a reward, we will continue our efforts to address the structural deficit, "he said." France is a serious country can letter of policy, we do not give up this (fiscal responsibility). "

French Minister along his German colleague Wolfgang Schaeuble a University of Berlin, also said repair public finances should not choke growth.

"Of course, we must ensure that public finances straightened, but you must be careful to carry out this exercise to maintain the correct rhythm, taking into account national circumstances and determine growth prospects," he added.